Before you leave
You can arrive in Australia on any date after your student visa is granted.
It is recommended that you arrive in Australia at least ten days before your course start date. This will give you time to overcome jet lag, find accommodation and become familiar with the city in which you will be studying.
International students can usually not work until their course start date. However, as a temporary measure due to Covid, international students are now allowed to start work before their course start date. (Please check with PTA to confirm this is current when you arrive).
You should also arrange accommodation before you arrive in Australia, even if it is just for the first few days.
Required Documents
Be sure to bring the following documents with you when you travel to Australia:
Passport
Visa grant notice
Copy of your COE
Copy of your Letter of Offer
Copy of your OSHC
The address where you will be staying when you arrive in Australia
Australian dollars or a bank/travel card you can use on arrival
Your visa grant notice and visa conditions
By now, you would have received your visa grant notice via an email sent through to you by your migration agent.
If you are granted a visa, you must abide by all of its conditions. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in the cancellation of your visa. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Completion of the course within the duration specific to the country of origin
- Maintenance of satisfactory academic progress
- Maintenance of an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while in Australia
- Continuance with the principal education provider for 6 calendar months, unless issued a letter of release from that provider to attend another institution
- Notification to your training provider of any change of address
- Adherence to any work restrictions
